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				<h1><?=$translate->_('About Us'); ?></h1>
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				The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families connects 
				families, caregivers and friends of children with disabilities to resources, 
				information and training. Families come to the Swindells Center seeking 
				answers to many of the questions that surface in their everyday lives. We 
				offer resources specific to disabilities and conditions, as well as 
				information on respite options, recreation, educational options and 
				other day-to-day issues.</p>
				
				<h2>Lending Library</h2>
				<p>The E.L. Wiegand Foundation Library, within the Swindells Resource Center, 
				provides information on a wide range of childhood illnesses and conditions, 
				as well as the care and parenting issues related to them. Also, see our
				<a href="libraryView.php?viewBy=category">Searchable Online Library</a> and request items for checkout through
				the web.</p>
				
				<p>User-friendly information is available in many forms, including videos, 
				audiotapes,	periodicals, books, and staff-assisted computer searches. Topics include:
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					<li>Medically fragile children</li>
					<li>Epilepsy</li>
					<li>Autism spectrum disorders</li>
					<li>Cerebral palsy</li>
					<li>Down syndrome</li>
					<li>Sensory integration</li>
					<li>Speech and feeding issues</li>
					<li>Learning problems</li>
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					<li>ADD/ADHD</li>
					<li>Nutrition and feeding issues</li>
					<li>Communication</li>
					<li>Child development</li>
					<li>Parenting</li>
					<li>Problem-solving activities</li>
					<li>Educational resources</li>
					<li>ADD/ADH</li>
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				<h2>Events</h2>
				<p>From speaker events to trainings and support groups, Swindells helps 
				families and friends of children with disabilities all year long. View 
				our <a href="events.php"><?=date('Y'); ?> Event Calendar</a> for more information.</p>
				
				<h2>Internet access</h2>
				<p>The Swindells Center staff will research topics relevant to the needs of 
				your child and family.</p>
				
				<h2>Community education events</h2>
				<p>The Swindells Center conducts training programs for families and 
				caregivers of children with disabilities on topics such as behavior and 
				development, communication, future planning, nutrition, education, inclusion 
				strategies and child advocacy. Our presenters include local experts in various 
				medical and educational fields as well as national and internationally known 
				advocates for children and families.</p>
				
				<h2>Activities</h2>
				<p>The Swindells Center works closely with a variety of groups to develop 
				resources and to enhance efforts to help families and communities deal more 
				successfully with the challenges we all face together.</p>
				
				<h2>How to use the Swindells Center</h2>
				<p>All friends, families and caregivers are welcome to visit. We are open 
				Monday through Thursday for drop-in visits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are also 
				available by appointment on Fridays. In addition, the staff provides support 
				and resources by phone and <a href="<?=MASTER_MAIL; ?>">e-mail</a> or
				you can send us a <a href="contacts.php">message through the website</a>.
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